About Us

In 1975, seven Farrington graduates met one day to brainstorm ideas to provide scholarships to Farrington High School students for their continuing education. From these humble beginnings grew the first public school alumni foundation in the state: the Farrington Alumni and Community Foundation. Since its founding, alumni, community leaders and the general public that share the same vision to enhance the Farrington High School community have joined FACF, making it Hawaii’s largest public school alumni group.

Since 1976, FACF has provided Farrington High School with thousands of dollars to promote student learning and achievement.

The Foundation began with $310 in member contributions in its first year. With a rise in membership and donations from community organizations, assets surpassed the $5,000 mark by 1978. Board members organized fundraisers such as dinners and lei sales to continue growth. Many other alumni donated sizable amounts. Then, in 1993, the Foundation took a giant step forward when Koon Hin Choy provided over $250,000 for the Lokahi Scholarships.

Currently, the Foundation fulfills its purpose ably. Over $100,000 in scholarships is awarded to graduating seniors including renewable scholarships. Furthermore, thousands of dollars were given to various school programs in science, math, humanities, the arts, and general education.

The FACF roster continues to thrive monthly with new members and alumni joining each year. Through many generous donations and scholarships donors, FACF has experienced steady annual growth. Through the FACF News, FACF has also become a major resource in publicizing alumni activities and reunions.

From a simple brainstorming session in 1975, our Foundation has grown into an institution that has helped thousands of students and alumni live our school motto of “Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve”.

Class of 1968

Scholarship Night 2019

Membership Dues

Mahalo to all who already submitted their 2019 dues! FACFmembership dues are renewable each calendar year if you are not alife member. Dues may be paid anytime during the calendar year,but earlier is better!

Dues are still $10 a year. A membership contribution of$100 or more within a calendar year will qualify you for lifemembership. All contributions are tax deductible since FACF is a501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Dues for FHS students are $10 for 5 years. Seniors canpay the student price up until December 31st of the year theygraduate.

If you are a life member, a membership level letter code isnoted to the right of your name on the newsletter label. (Seemembership levels listing for letter codes.) After becoming a lifemember, future contributions will be considered as donations,not member dues. However, your life member & contributionsthereafter may move you to other life member categories,depending on the dollar amounts.

If you are not a life member, the year you last paid dues isnoted to the right of your name on your newsletter label. You willbe dropped from the newsletter mail list when you do not renewyour dues. Send in your dues right away! Don’t risk gettingdropped from the active member list!

If you send contributions through a retirement plan,make sure you are noted as the donor so we can credit you formembership level category.

Checks may be made payable to FACF.

Donations

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Scholarships

2019 Scholarships

2018 Scholarships

2017 Scholarships

2016 Scholarships

2015 Scholarships

2014 Scholarships

Alma Mater

To you our own dear Alma MaterWe pledge our love and loyaltyAnd sing a tribute all togetherThat all may hear our song to theeSo let us raise her royal bannerAnd it will hold victorious swayThen mingle merry hearts and voicesIn praise of FARRINGTON!

Mission Statement

Promote rigorous learning through relevant instruction and supportive relationships to prepare students to be college and career ready.